Monday February 02, 1976: on this day

February 02, 1976 was the 33rd day of the year 1976, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 02, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 02, 1976, who was born and died on February 02, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 02, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon), movies (e.g. Mandinga, directed by Mario Pinzauti), TV series (e.g. State Of Emergency) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 2nd, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 02, 1976?


February 02, 1976 was a Monday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1976 can also be written as 2/2/1976 in the US and as 2/2/1976 in UK and Europe.

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February 02, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 1976:

  • Honeymooners second honeymoon airs on tv
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 02, 1976
  • Roger connor, fred lindstrom and umpire cal hubbard elected to baseball hall of fame. umpire cal hubbard is the first person to be elected to both the baseball and football halls of fame.

February 02, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 02, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 2nd, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 02, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 02, 1976 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 1976 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 02, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:56 am and setting at 08:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 17, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Feb 15, 1976.

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Who was born on February 02, 1976?


Famous people born on February 02, 1976:

  • Izzak Senapala

    Sri Lankan poet and writer.

  • Laurent Lefèvre

    Laurent lefèvre is a french professional road bicycle racer known for his successful career in the sport.

  • Vijay Prakash

    Versatile playback singer known for his work in multiple languages.

  • Ryan Farquhar

    Northern irish motorcycle racer.

  • James Hickman

    English swimmer.

  • Ana Roces

    Filipino actress.

  • Craig Heap

    Scots golf champion.

  • Steven Dewick in Sydney

    New south wales, australia; swimmer (olympics 1996).

  • Lori Beth Denberg

    American actress.

  • Frédéric Dufour
  • Ali Sadpara
  • Steven Dewick
  • Antonio Grant
  • Paul Gustard
  • Petter Wastå
  • Salman bin Sultan Al Sa'ud
  • Bruno Heleno Pereira da Silva
  • Abel Terevarua

Whose famous birthday is on February 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 2nd:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton

    Gemma arterton is a british actress known for her roles in blockbuster films such as 'quantum of solace' and 'prince of persia: the sands of...

  • David Jason
    David Jason

    British comedian, jason is featured on tv's "open all hours" and the "only fools and horses" tv series.

  • Jascha Heifetz
    Jascha Heifetz

    Lithuanian-american musician, who was world-famous for his solo playing with all the great orchestras around the globe.

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Ina Garten
    Ina Garten

    American tv personality and author.

  • Abba Eban
    Abba Eban

    Israeli politician and diplomat, as well as a scholar of hebrew and arabic languages.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jennifer Westfeldt
    Jennifer Westfeldt

    American screenwriter and actress.

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February 02, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 1 month old,

or 577 months and 17 days old,

or 2511 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17578 days old,

if you were born on February 02, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1976?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 02, 1976.

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February 02, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 02, 1976:

  • Johan[nes A] Kaart

    Dutch actor my fair lady (my fair lady) dies at 78.

  • Maurice Jacobson

    Composer dies at age 80.

What famous deaths happened on February 2nd?

Famous deaths on February 2nd:

  • Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff

    Boris karloff was a british actor known for his portrayal of frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film 'frankenstein' and for his work in...

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Wendy Barrie
    Wendy Barrie

    British-american actress.

  • Barry Morse
    Barry Morse

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1918).

  • Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence

    Donald pleasence was an english actor known for his role as dr.

  • Bob Elliott
    Bob Elliott

    Bob elliott was an american comedian known for his work as one half of the comedy duo bob and ray.

  • Vijay Arora
    Vijay Arora

    Indian actor in television and film (born 1944).

  • Bert Parks
    Bert Parks

    American actor, singer, television personality; miss america telecast presenter (b. 1914).

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February 02, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 02, 1976:

  • Ancient Latvia - Veja Diena observed.
  • St. Adelbald
  • Catholicism - Candlemas, The Presentation of the Lord, The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, World Day for Consecrated Life (also February 3 in the United States).
  • United States and Canada - Groundhog Day.
  • Scotland - A quarter day in the Christian calendar (due to Candlemas).
  • Paganism - Imbolc (in northern hemisphere), Lughnasadh (in southern hemisphere).
  • Czech Republic - Hromnice.
  • St. Cornelius
  • France - CrOpe Day.

Observances on February 02, 1976:

  • World Wetlands Day
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February 02, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1976 was 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
  2. - Love To Love You Baby
  3. - You Sexy Thing
  4. - I Write The Songs
  5. - Sing A Song

February 02, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1976 was December '63 by The Four Seasons, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 02, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - December '63
  2. - Forever And Ever
  3. - I Love To Love
  4. - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez
  5. - Mamma Mia

February 02, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1976 was Turning Point by Tyrone Davis, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 02, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 02, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Turning Point
  2. - Inseparable
  3. - Sing A Song
  4. - Sweet Thing
  5. - Once You Hit The Road

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February 02, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 02, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

Gable and Lombard

Gable and Lombard

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, Red Buttons

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Albert Brooks

Country: United States of America

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Next Stop, Greenwich Village

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith

Kalicharan

Kalicharan

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Ajit, Prem Nath

February 02, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 02, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

State of Emergency

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

When the Boat Comes In

When the Boat Comes In

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Directed by: David Reynolds

Starring: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Giles Foster

City of Angels

City of Angels

Release year: 1976

Country: United States of America

February 02, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 02, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In The Beginning by Chaim Potok

In The Beginning

By:

David Lurie discovers that beginnings can be hard. He must defend his place in the Bronx against the bullies and protect his fragile health.

Power! by Michael Korda

Power!

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This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts

Looking For Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner

Looking For Mr. Goodbar

By:

Terry Dunn is a young teacher who finds himself alone in the city's temptations, opportunities and threats. He embarks on a bar-hopping and bed-hopping hunt for Mr.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

By:

Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …

Curtain by Agatha Christie

Curtain

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Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …

February 02, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 02, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stunt Cycle

Stunt Cycle

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Simulation

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

The Amazing Maze Game

The Amazing Maze Game

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Midway

Starship 1

Starship 1

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on February 02, 1976?

On February 02, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 02, 1976?

On February 02, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 02, 1976?

On February 02, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 2nd?

February 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Moro conflict: patikul and sulu shootout: five soldiers, three militants, and several other people were killed in an attack in patikul (sulu), in the philippines.
  • 2018 - Relations china-united kingdom: in the midst of perceived erosion in freedoms in hong kong and britain, prime minister theresa may ends a three-day visit in china. it is estimated that there were ps9 billion worth of trade agreements.
  • 2017 - Relations between georgia and the european union: the european parliament unanimously approved visa-free schengen for georgia.

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history

What happened in 1976?

1976 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
  • NBC replaces the peacock logo
  • Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances

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What was the calendar for February 1976?

February 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how February 1976 calendar looked like.

Monday February 2, 1976